man4 ji3民意
Jyutpingman4 ji3
Yalemàhn yi
Definition
Public opinion; the will or consensus of the people.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Often found in political or news contexts, this term carries a formal weight that contrasts with everyday casual speech. It implies a collective sentiment rather than the individual opinions of a few people. When used in conversation, it usually signals a discussion about social responsibility or institutional accountability.
Examples
The government should listen more to public opinion.
Is this decision following public opinion?
Related words
Common phrases
to comply with public opinion
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
